The Upper West Region has received GH¢101.9 million from its District Assemblies Common Fund allocation as of the end of the second quarter, representing about 25 per cent of its total annual allocation. The funds have been directed to development projects across the region's districts and municipalities, including healthcare, education, water and sanitation infrastructure.
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The Upper West Region has received GH¢101.9 million from its District Assemblies Common Fund allocation as of the end of the second quarter, representing about 25 per cent of its total annual allocation. The funds have been directed to development projects across the region's districts and municipalities, including healthcare, education, water and sanitation infrastructure.
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President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of quality roads under his Big Push infrastructure programme but says the project must be rolled out in phases due to budget constraints. The government is prioritizing major arterial corridors and trunk roads before extending to feeder roads, with the Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo road project expected to be commissioned next year.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama says the government cannot undertake all the country's road projects at once due to budget limits, and will implement Big Push projects in phases, prioritising major trunk roads linking regional capitals before moving to feeder roads.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaj Saalim Bamba, an aspiring National Nasara Organiser of the NPP and two-term Ashanti Regional Nasara Organiser, has suspended his campaign activities indefinitely following an accident involving a vehicle in his campaign convoy on Monday, September 7, 2026, while traveling from Tumu to Wa. Several people were injured, with most treated and discharged, while one was transferred to Wenchi Methodist Hospital for further medical attention.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Lawra has restored the municipal ambulance, grounded for over two years, and commissioned a fully equipped laboratory at Domwine Health Centre. The ambulance refurbishment cost more than GH₵130,000, exceeding the initial GH₵50,000 estimate for engine replacement.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people are in police custody in the Upper West Region after security operatives seized substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at the ESP bus station area in Wa. Police say the substances will be subjected to forensic analysis to determine their exact composition.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ahmadi Muslim women from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone gathered in Wa for the 44th Annual National Convention of Lajna Ima'illah Ghana, with speakers calling on women to lead in moral upbringing, nation-building, and combating substance abuse.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service retrieved the lifeless body of Eric Adams, believed to be in his late 30s, from a water-filled open drainage system at SSNIT Residence in Wa on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The circumstances leading to his death have not yet been established as Police investigations continue.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tumu Traditional Council gave President Mahama a smock during his visit last year when he promised to fix the Wa-Tumu Road, but intentionally kept the hat, which will only be handed over when he returns to commission the completed road. The chiefs say road development is now happening for the first time in Sissala and expressed appreciation, while urging the government to pay contractors to complete work including a road to the Overlord's Palace.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Minister has recognized four Ghana Police Service officers for their intelligence-led operation that broke up an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing communities in Wa West and Wa Municipality. The officers' efforts led to the arrest of six suspects in August 2026 and restored calm to more than eight communities.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister says the ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor will improve movement of farm produce and goods, strengthening agriculture and trade in the Upper West Region. The government aims to complete the project within its four-year mandate.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers and prosecutors in the Upper West Region have expressed strong displeasure over the abandoned construction of a regional High Court complex that has been stalled for approximately 20 years. Despite repeated assurances from national delegations, the contractor has abandoned the three-storey court structure, leaving the region without a purpose-built modern courtroom and forcing legal practitioners to work from deteriorating makeshift buildings.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank advises that mortgage repayments together with existing debts should not exceed 50 per cent of a customer's income when assessing mortgage qualification. The bank may refinance existing personal loans and extend repayment periods to help customers meet affordability thresholds.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Alhassan Adams, known as Chairman Randy, has announced his second bid for the Upper West Regional Chairmanship of the NDC, promising a decentralised party structure and regional development agenda. He previously contested the position in 2022 against incumbent Chairman Bunas and lost, but has remained active in party activities.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A fundraising gala in Wa has raised GH¢1.5 million in cash and pledges towards refurbishing the historic Wa Naa's Palace and constructing an ultra-modern conference facility within its precincts, as part of a broader Royal Heritage and Inner-City Redevelopment Project.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Minister declared that the region's greatest wealth is in its people rather than natural resources, calling for deliberate investment in education and human capital. Speaking at an educational endowment fund event, he commended the Regional Chief Imams Council for supporting needy students and stressed that education, discipline, respect, and peaceful coexistence are essential to the region's development.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Road improvements on the Tumu–Bolgatanga and Tumu–Tamale routes have attracted new vehicle operators, including Voxy, Sprinter, and Urvan buses, giving passengers more comfortable and convenient transport choices. The Tumu Lorry Station chairman attributed the growth in alternative vehicles to the ongoing road construction and improvement.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana told delegates at a regional gathering in Wa that roads leading to the city have been in poor condition for as long as he can remember, recounting a conversation with his young son who questioned whether the deterioration was recent.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana cautioned against allowing religious differences to threaten the country's peace and stability, arguing that religious conflicts could be more damaging than partisan political disagreements. Speaking at an Ahmadiyya elders' convention in Wa, he stressed that morality and nation-building require conscious decisions and actions aimed at promoting good, independent of religious affiliation.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana and the Upper West Regional Minister have called on religious elders and citizens to champion moral discipline, responsible digital engagement, and national cohesion, warning that growing religious intolerance threatens Ghana's longstanding harmony.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority is working with local authorities, traditional leaders, security agencies and boat operators in the Upper West Region to enforce a strict "No Life Jacket, No Boarding" policy on inland waterways, following a June 2025 boat disaster at Dikpe in which seven students died.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority has launched a public education campaign in the Upper West Region urging informal sector workers and small-scale business operators to enrol in pension schemes for financial security in retirement. The NPRA noted that three of every four workers in Ghana are in the informal sector and must take personal responsibility for retirement planning, as they often work beyond the standard retirement age.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction of a seven-storey carpark, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport, expected to be completed within 24 months with over 2,000 parking bays. The project is part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has partnered with Upper West assemblies and traditional leaders to enforce a "No Life Jacket, No Boarding" policy and reduce river disasters on the Black Volta and other inland waterways. The initiative follows recurring capsize incidents, including a 2023 disaster in Lawra Municipality where seven students died.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has been moved from Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment to Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives at the Presidency in President Mahama's reshuffle. Residents of the Upper West Region, disappointed by the move, are calling on the President to reverse the decision or appoint an Upper Westerner to Cabinet, citing the region's population of over 900,000 and lack of current Cabinet-level representation.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Research on West African itinerant retailers in Ghana found that 58.2 per cent entered through unapproved routes, citing alleged extortion at official posts, financial difficulties, and inadequate travel documentation as key factors. The study argues border-security efforts must address underlying challenges that discourage use of authorised entry points.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire are holding week-long meetings in Wa to harmonise legal frameworks for establishing Local Groups for Cross-Border Cooperation (LGCBCs), aimed at improving information sharing and joint action among local authorities, communities and security agencies in border areas.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Upper West Regional Youth Wing and TEIN held a retreat in Wa, where Upper West Regional Youth Organiser Basiera Saankara declared his bid to contest for NDC National Youth Organiser. Party members called for unity, issue-based campaigning, and transparent job distribution.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission and Ghana Hotels Association are rolling out a stakeholder engagement programme to train hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region on energy efficiency and compliance with new regulations. The hospitality sector is a major electricity consumer, with hotels spending approximately 60 to 70 per cent of their operating costs on energy and resources.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Hospital has received a GH₵4 million expanded renal care unit featuring six new dialysis machines, equipment and staff training to serve patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. The facility, inaugurated by SHEILD last Tuesday, aims to reduce the burden of travel for patients seeking specialist healthcare in the region.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →